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 Why This Feature MattersLet’s be honest — Jira isn’t just a tool; it’s the backbone for project tracking, collaboration, and delivering actual work. But when it comes to comments, Jira has always been fairly basic. Until now, discussions were linear, making it hard to track who replied to whom, especially in long threads.That’s changing.With child comments, users can now reply directly to specific comments, making conversations more organized, relevant, and easier to follow.

 ✨ Atlassian Community Gets a Fresh LookIf you haven’t visited community.atlassian.com recently, you’re in for a surprise! Atlassian has refreshed the look and feel of the community portal, making it more intuitive and modern.Why should you care? Because the Atlassian Community is a goldmine:

IntroductionHandling issues for future consideration in Jira can be challenging. Many teams struggle with maintaining a clean and effective backlog while ensuring that important ideas and tasks are not lost. In this blog, we will discuss best practices for managing these types of issues.What is the Backlog For?

In today's fast-paced digital world, businesses are constantly looking for innovative, cost-effective, and scalable solutions. At our company, we have made a conscious decision to prioritize open-source software over proprietary alternatives. But why? The reasons range from cost savings to flexibility, security, and community support. In this blog, we’ll explore why open source is our preferred choice and how it benefits our organization.

Migrating from Jira Data Center to Jira Cloud can be a significant shift for users, particularly those accustomed to the traditional interface of the Data Center version. While Jira Cloud offers enhanced features and flexibility, its interface and navigation structure can pose initial challenges for both experienced and new users. In this blog, we’ll explore some of these challenges and provide solutions to help ease the transition.

Jira provides several ways to manage and track Sprints efficiently. However, many users often need to retrieve Sprint IDs for various purposes, such as automation, bulk updates, or API integration. In this blog, we will explore multiple ways to find the Sprint ID in Jira.Understanding Sprint IDsSprint IDs are unique identifiers assigned to each Sprint in Jira. These IDs are required when performing operations like bulk issue updates, JQL searches, or API calls. Let's explore how to locate Sprint IDs using different methods.

Jira provides powerful workflow automation capabilities, allowing users to streamline repetitive tasks without the need for coding. In this blog, we will explore how to clone an issue from one project to another using a script without writing any code.Understanding the RequirementMany organizations have projects in Jira dedicated to handling intake requests. Sometimes, due to specific business needs, they require certain issues to be cloned into another project. For instance:

IntroductionJira Cloud has always been a powerful tool for project management, but its default project templates often create unnecessary complexities. If you've ever struggled with unwanted configurations and redundant workflows, there's good news on the horizon! Atlassian is set to release Custom Project Templates in Q2 2025, a feature that promises greater control and efficiency in project creation.

IntroductionA common question I recently received was about how to manage PI (Program Increment) planning in JIRA without using any third-party apps or plugins. Many JIRA users, especially those following Agile methodologies, want to know if it's possible to handle PI planning natively within JIRA.The good news? Yes, you can! In this blog, I’ll walk you through the best way to set up PI planning in JIRA without relying on external tools.

Jira Cloud has introduced a new user interface, bringing significant changes to navigation and usability. While Atlassian announced this update last year, it is now appearing in more instances, including my test Jira instance. In this blog, I will share my first impressions and walk you through the key updates.